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  1. 31st May 2022, 02:19 AM #1
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    A question, when I fired up my computer (10mins ago) there is a icon appearing on the task bar circle with black dot in center saying location is in use, I have never seen this before can some one tell if I should be concerned
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  3. 31st May 2022, 02:27 AM #2
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    Assuming you are using Windows, then that is the standard 'location' icon and indicates an app is using Windows location services. It's not usually a problem. For example, mapping apps use location services. Go to Settings > Services > Location to see the apps using this service.
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  4. 31st May 2022, 04:26 AM #3
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    Thanks will check it out, I was just concerned as I haver never seen it before over many years
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  5. 31st May 2022, 09:24 AM #4
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    If using a desktop or a laptop in the home the location app can be disabled as it serves no good purpose. Some would say it serves no good purpose at all except to give MS more information.
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